Chapter 359: A Word, Then a Fight

Yao laughed cheerfully and, politely, bowed, "Of course, Goddess, please."

Nan Qinghuan felt the ancient Baba Feast life here, and indeed these tribespeople were truly united, which reminded her of her grandmother's home from childhood.

Grandmother's house was in the countryside; whenever any family had a celebration they set up a banquet the same way, only the ancient folks ate a bit more simply.

Still, Yao's grand wedding life was decent, with mutton soup, wild fruits, and rice.

Their rice had already been harvested and they could make rice dishes; in any case, this place now had the most primitive worldly festivity atmosphere.

"Come, please."

Nan Qinghuan was also hungry and wanted to eat, and Ying hurriedly served her dishes, which made everyone even more envious of her.

"Oh dear, Goddess, your belly looks like it has several offspring; you should be careful."

"What, several?"

Nan Qinghuan was stunned; the old witch chuckled, and Nan Qinghuan hadn't seen that witch much, later learning she was an original resident here, and she hadn't returned during the previous few times.

She returned this time because of Yao's grand wedding.

"Exactly, I'm not mistaken; you definitely have several offspring. How could Ying's seed be just one?"

Hearing that, Ying became even happier, "Witch, is it true?"

"Chief Ying, the old lady won't deceive you; look at her belly…"

Nan Qinghuan was speechless; could you tell that just by looking? Do we still need ultrasounds in this modern age? What nonsense!

"Alright, alright, I'm hungry."

She prepared to eat, and meanwhile discussed the road building matter with Youchao Xuan, who told her that the Rongdi had run into trouble with the road building.

They need to pass through Yao's border territory, which Yao would certainly refuse.

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan set down her chopsticks, cautiously glanced at Yao who was drinking with Ying, and asked, "What does Yao say?"

She knew Yao had promised to coexist peacefully with the Rongdi, but when it involved land he would definitely be reluctant.

Moreover, she also knew Yao still harbored great hatred for the Rongdi, for they had killed Yao's mother right here that day.

It was a blood feud; she knew it was hard for Yao, so this time she planned not to intervene.

If it truly didn't work, she wouldn't help the Rongdi either.

She wants to consider Yao's feelings.

"Yao is unwilling; he has already had someone tell the Rongdi they cannot pass that way, otherwise Yao will have to deal with the Rongdi."

Another fight over territory is about to start, which Nan Qinghuan does not want to see.

She must think of a solution.

The corner of her mouth twitched as she was about to speak, when suddenly Asu's voice came from not far away.

"Trouble, Yao, the enemy is coming."

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone eating stopped instantly, the previous merriment fell silent, the tribespeople looked frightened, and the children trembled in terror.

They were very scared at the mention of enemies.

Because they had just enjoyed good days, why now an enemy? Who is it, who wants to deal with them? Ying and Yao immediately stood up, set down their wine bowls and picked up bow and arrow and spear, and calmly asked, "Who's coming?"

Asu hurriedly said, "It's people from the Rongdi Tribe; Li Xiang and that High Priest have arrived."

"What?"

Hearing that, Yao sneered, "Still not giving up, it must be about the road building; Ying, I'll drive them away."

"Yao, forget it, Qinghuan is still here; the ones who came are his senior brothers, let's hear what Li Xiang wants."

Originally Yao was displeased; he didn't want to waste words over the road issue. He had promised Nan Qinghuan not to clash with the Rongdi, but he would not allow a road to be built across his territory.

To put it bluntly, the Rongdi's road building has nothing to do with him; it's not his road that's blocked, so he doesn't need to help the Rongdi.

Even if it's the Goddess, she has no right to demand anything from him.

In his heart he still despises the Rongdi; they killed his mother and tribe, and he will never forget.

But Ying said that, so he could only nod.

"Alright, let's see what else they have to say."

Soon, Li Xiang and his wife were invited in; Li Xiang brought a goat, Duo Luo brought some wild fruits from their area, those sweet fruits were the tribe's favorite, but because they were in the Mountain Tribe they couldn't go over, so they could only watch longingly.

Those fruits are very good for females, and they didn't expect them to be brought over.

Seeing this, Nan Qinghuan could no longer sit, quickly stepped forward and looked at the couple, "Senior brother, what is this…?"

"Are you here to congratulate? Li Xiang looked at them, 'Are we late? Sorry Yao, the road was too far and hard to travel. We were sent by the chief to deliver congratulations. Congratulations on your marriage; this small token is not a sign of respect, please accept it.'"

She truly didn't expect the Rongdi to let them bring a congratulatory gift.

This made Ying feel quite surprised, because the Rongdi's temperament would never allow them to come.

"What does this mean? Are they trying to make peace with Yao?" Yao didn't reach out to take it, merely said coldly, "Thanks, I've received your blessings; no need for the gifts. Our wolf clan has no ties with the Rongdi Tribe, so you should leave."

"Yao, we truly came sincerely; the chief knew of your marriage and specifically sent us. We are now at peace with the Ying Tribe; why can't you accept us? Haven't the past grievances been settled?"

"Hehe, what a talkative High Priest of the Rongdi Tribe. The past is past; go see the graves of my people and my mother—the grass over their graves is taller than you. You say it's over, is that appropriate?"

In an instant, the atmosphere became tense.

ChaoJi, upon hearing, naturally sided with Yao, "You Rongdi killed my mother; we will not forgive you. Won't you leave?"

Li Xiang, however, had already anticipated this; he calmly glanced at Nan Qinghuan, "Qinghuan, we'll leave the items behind and go."

After saying that, he prepared to leave with Duo Luo, but the items were truly left behind.

Watching the senior brother and Duo Luo's forlorn expressions, Nan Qinghuan was about to speak when Ying suddenly shouted.

"Wait."

When those words came out, Yao was a bit puzzled, "Ying, you know I'm not keeping score with them, but their road can't pass through my land; I disagree. I can't forget my mother's vengeance, I can't forget how she died. She should have been here today, watching my wedding and the birth of my offspring."

Ying, knowing Yao's inner pain and what he was thinking, just smiled, "So it's about the road building after all. Duo Luo, since you're sincere, why hasn't the Rongdi come? If they want peaceful coexistence, why not come?"

Those words seemed to give the Rongdi a chance; if the Rongdi took it, perhaps things would be different.

Those tribe members also had opinions about the Rongdi, and they each voiced their own views.

"Exactly, why doesn't this Rongdi show up? No sign of sincerity at all; we don't welcome you, we really don't welcome you."

The tribe members started babbling all sorts of nonsense; Duo Luo felt a bit embarrassed. What now? The Rongdi have no idea they've arrived—what to do? Moreover, they won't be coming at all.

Just as they were embarrassed, a burst of hearty laughter suddenly came from behind them.

"Ha ha, Yao, congratulations indeed; you even got married. It seems on the Jiuzhou Dadi that I'm the only Rongdi leader without a woman."

Hearing that, Duo Luo and Li Xiang were both stunned.

That was the Rongdi's voice? How could that be? They instantly turned their heads to look…